Barbara Taylor

Barbara Taylor, 87, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on November 1. Born and raised in Utah, Barbara was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She leaves behind a legacy of love, faith, and cherished memories that her family and friends will carry forward. Barbara married her high school sweetheart, Brent Taylor, with whom she shared a lifetime of love, faith, and dedication. Together they raised four children who, along with her 14 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren were the lights of her life. She loved being a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother. Her family was her greatest joy. 

As a young woman, Barbara served an LDS mission in the New England States mission, under the guidance of her parents. Her time there not only strengthened her faith but also forged many lifelong friendships that she treasured deeply. She developed a fondness for lighthouses during her mission and began collecting them, a symbol of the light she brought to others' lives. 

In her later years, Barbara found companionship and comfort in the community at Creekside Assisted Living, where she spent the past five years. There, she made new friends and reconnected with old ones, filling her days with laughter, love, and shared memories. 

Barbara will be remembered for her kindness, her steadfast faith, and her gentle spirit. Her family finds comfort in knowing that she is now reunited with loved ones who have gone before. She will be greatly missed but never forgotten. 

Barbara is survived by her loving family: her children Teri King, Derek (Renae) Taylor, Stacey (Kelly) Rasmussen, and Rachel (Jared) Steenblik; her sister, Beverly Gee, her brother John Carr; and countless friends.

A memorial service will be Friday, November 8th, 2024, with a viewing from 9:45–10:45 a.m. at Russon Mortuary, 295 N. Main St., Bountiful, Utah, followed by a graveside service at 11:00 a.m. at the Bountiful City Cemetery. 

Graveside services on November 8th will be streamed live on the Russon Mortuary Live Facebook page and on this obituary page. The live stream will begin about 10-15 minutes prior to the service and will be posted below.

Also, please join us on Saturday, November 30th, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Barbara’s church, 1825 S. 800 E., Bountiful, Utah, to celebrate her life with friends and family.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to a charity of your choice to share your light, as Barbara did.